
<p class="title" align="center">Triangle Java Users Group Presents:</p>
<p class="header4" align="center">Grownup Web-apps, or Why I am a Java Programmer No Longer</p>
<p class="header4" align="center"><span align="center" class="header3">presented
  by Nathaniel Talbott</span></p>

<p align="center"><b>Monday, March 20, 2006 </b><br>
<b>6:30 PM - 9:00 PM</b> <br>
<a href="http://www.nortelnetworks.com" target="_blank"><img src="images/nn_logo_tag.gif" border="0"></a><br>

4001 E. Chapel Hill-Nelson Highway
  <br>
  Research Triangle Park, North Carolina</p>

<p><span class="header2">Abstract:</span><br>
Six years ago, if you had told me I would eventually turn down Java 
work on a regular basis, I would've probably looked at you a bit crazy. Four 
years ago, if you had told me I would eventually get paid to do Ruby full 
time, I would've shaken my head with a wistful sigh.  
Two years ago, if you had told me RubyConf '05 would fill up at 200 
people, and the first RailsConf would sell out 400 seats in a week, I might've
suggested you get some psychiatric help. Yet all these things are now
true...
</p><p>
So what in the world is Ruby on Rails? Where does it make sense to use 
it? How do you get started developing with it? And why would I forsake the
established Java community for the wild ravages of a "new" technology, 
and love every minute of it? All those questions and more will be answered 
in words, images, and code. Don't be late, though - this Rails stuff is 
hot, and has been known to fill up an auditorium or two.
</p>
<p><span class="header2">About the Speaker:</span><br>
A thoroughly unconventional guy, Nathaniel Talbott has been known to 
have a contrarian opinion or two. Over five years ago he discovered the Ruby
language, and since then has gone from wanting it to be more like Java 
to wanting Java to be more like it. Further biographical details are best
elicited by buying him tasty comestibles.</p>
<br>
<span class="header2">Agenda:</span><br>
6:30 - 7:00 PM -- Meet, Talk, Pizza <br>
7:00 - 7:15 -- JUG Business and Announcements <br>
7:15 - 8:15 -- Presentation <br>
8:15 - 8:30 -- Discussion with Presenter <br>
9:00 - Doors close <br>

<br>


<p><span class="header2">Admission:</span><br>
Paid-up members of TriJUG may attend without additional charge.
Non members are asked to pay $5 per meeting. But, if you are either a full time
student or unemployed, then we ask only $2 per meeting.</p>

<p><span class="header2">DIRECTIONS to Nortel Networks:</span><br>
<b>From Raleigh:</b> <br>
Proceed West on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280)
Take exit for Davis Drive.
At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive
Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (aprox 1/3 mile)
Turn left onto 54.
Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left.
Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right)
Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot.
Park near center of near side of building
Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL.
(Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)
</p>


<p><b>From Durham:</b><br>
Proceed East on I40 to Davis Drive (Exit 280)
Take exit for Davis Drive.
At the top of the ramp turn left (south) on Davis Drive
Proceed to the light at Davis and 54 (approx 1/4 mile)
Turn left onto 54.
Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left.
Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right)
Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot.
Park near center of near side of building
Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL.
(Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)
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<p><b>From Cary/Apex:</b><br>
Entering RTP on Davis proceed to intersection with Hwy 54.
Turn Right onto Hwy 54 (at light)
Proceed approx. 1/4 mile to first (of 3) Nortel entrances on your left.
Turn left into Nortel site (you should see a pond to your right)
Proceed aprox. 200 yards to the first right turn into parking lot.
Park near center of near side of building
Enter through guard station near BIG YELLOW WALL.
(Know your car's license plate number -- guard may ask.)
</p>
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